The complaints that arise about city life are no different on the West Coast; the traffic is noisy, the lifestyle is fast paced and everything is just too dirty. In the same state as cities as major as San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego lies a desert oasis that allows one to slow down and enjoy all of life's beauty, Yucca Valley. The laid-back, desert city offers all of the advantages of a desert city, beautiful surroundings, nature waiting to be explored and a strong sense of community, but with the amenities of the big city within easy reach.

Yucca Valley boasts a population of 22,000 and is located in the heart of the Morongo Basin. The casual lifestyle embraced by it's people allows creativity to flourish and nurtures the youthful in everyone. With Joshua Tree National Park located at the city's southern border, desert terrain lies waiting to be explored. Hiking, mountain biking, camping and climbing not enough? Big Bear mountain destinations lie within easy drive and provide for even more variety of outdoor adventures.

The 22,000 person strong population ensures that all of life's necessities are located within Yucca Valley. Local businesses span fast-food restaurants to fine dining, auto shops to outdoor adventure shops and art galleries to an H and R Block Tax specialist. If that doesn't satisfy your shopping desires, Palm Springs is only a short drive away.

Located at the crossroads of outdoor adventure and a nearby amenities, Yucca Valley's beautiful desert oasis provides the perfect casual lifestyle to nurture the mind, body and soul.